**Job Reference Number:** **28330** **Employment Type:** **Full-Time** **,** **Onsite** **Segment:** **Elior Corporate** **Brand:** **Elior North America Corporate** **State:** **Texas (US-TX)** **The Role at a Glance:** Our centralized Shared Service Center in Houston, TX is seeking a dynamic and strategic **AP Lead** to join our high-performing team. As we continue to enhance efficiencies and optimize financial operations, this role will be instrumental in driving process improvements and ensuring seamless accounts payable functions within a growing and fast-paced environment. **What You Will Be Doing:** + Oversee and manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all transactions. + Lead a team of AP professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to drive excellence. + Develop and implement best practices for invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation procedures. + Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports, maintaining strong internal controls. + Partner with internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relationships. + Monitor and track vendor contracts, payment schedules, and compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements. + Assist in financial close processes, including accruals, reporting, and data analysis to support decision-making. + Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance AP workflows and integrate automation for increased efficiency. + Collaborate with senior leadership to align AP strategies with broader financial and operational objectives. **What We’re Looking For:** **Must-Haves:** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. + 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role. + Expertise in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and experience with ERP systems **(Great Plains preferred).** + Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. + Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to engage with vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership. + Proven track record of process improvement **,** problem-solving **,** and change management within an AP function. + High level of integrity, accountability,and attention to detail in financial operations. + Ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, make informed decisions, and drive efficiencies in a fast-evolving environment **.** This is more than just an AP role, it’s an opportunity to shape financial operations, lead a high **-** performing team, and contribute to the strategic direction of a growing organization **.** **About Elior North America:** Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. **Disclaimer:** This job description can be revised by management as needed.